Steelers fans: You're No. 1 ... so says ESPN
By staff reports
In a ranking of all 32 fan bases in the NFL, the Steelers are number uno, reports the Worldwide Leader.
OK, it was a tie with the Green Bay Packers. But with the help of ESPN analyst John Clayton (an East Braddock native), well, the Steelers got the nudge.
“No team is as woven into the fabric of a city. The organization’s stability has a lot to do with it, as generations of Steelers fans relate to the tradition of ownership (Rooneys), smashmouth football, quality head coaches (league-low three since 1969) and success (five Super Bowl titles). The season-ticket waiting list is extremely long and the consecutive sellout streak of 299 games, including playoffs, is unbelievable,” writes
ESPN.com’s James Walker.
The, ahem, scientific rankings were based on seven factors including stadium atmosphere, how well the team travels, fan loyalty and tailgating.
WINNERS & LOSERS 1. STEELERS - was there ever a doubt?!?
2. Green Bay
3. Cleveland
4. Philadelphia
5. Kansas City
6. Washington
7. Denver
8. New England
9. Oakland
10. N.Y. Giants
11. Buffalo
12. Dallas
13. Chicago
14. N.Y. Jets
15. New Orleans
16. Indianapolis
17. Baltimore
18. Tennessee
19. Minnesota
20. Seattle
21. Tampa Bay
22. San Diego
23. Houston
24. San Francisco
25. Carolina
26. Cincinnati
27. Jacksonville
28. Miami
29. St. Louis
30. Atlanta
31. Detroit
32. Arizona